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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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