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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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