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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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