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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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