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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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