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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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