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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes 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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