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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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