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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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