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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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