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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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