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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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