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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. 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 in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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