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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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