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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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