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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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