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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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