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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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