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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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