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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the 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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