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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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