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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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