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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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