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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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