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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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