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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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