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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are enabling humans all over the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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