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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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