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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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