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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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