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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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