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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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