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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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