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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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