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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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