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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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