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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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