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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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