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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally 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 topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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