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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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