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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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