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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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