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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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