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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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