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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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