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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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