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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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