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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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