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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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