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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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