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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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