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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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