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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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