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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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