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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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