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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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