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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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