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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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