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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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