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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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