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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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