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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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