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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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