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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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