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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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