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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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