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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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