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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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