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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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