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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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