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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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