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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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