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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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