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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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