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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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