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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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