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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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