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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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