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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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