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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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