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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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