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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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