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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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