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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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