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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major 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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