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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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