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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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