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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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