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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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