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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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