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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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