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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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