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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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