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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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