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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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