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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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