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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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