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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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