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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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