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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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