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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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