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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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