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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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