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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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