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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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