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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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