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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources