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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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