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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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