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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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