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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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