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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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