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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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