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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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