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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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