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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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