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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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