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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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