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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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