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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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