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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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