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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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