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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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