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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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