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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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