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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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