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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners 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 topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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