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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure 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 teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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