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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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