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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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