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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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