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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning enable learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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