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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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