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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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