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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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