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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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