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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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