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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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