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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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