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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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