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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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