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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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