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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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