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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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