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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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