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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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