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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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