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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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