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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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