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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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