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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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