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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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