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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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