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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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