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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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