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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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