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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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