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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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