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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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