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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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