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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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