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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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