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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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