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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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