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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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