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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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