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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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