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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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