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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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