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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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