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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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