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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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