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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators 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 innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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