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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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