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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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