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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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