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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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