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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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