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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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