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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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