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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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