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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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