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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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