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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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