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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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