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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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