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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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