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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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