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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? 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 optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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