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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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