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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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