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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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