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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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