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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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