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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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