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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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