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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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