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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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