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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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