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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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