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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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