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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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