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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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