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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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