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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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