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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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