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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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