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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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