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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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