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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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