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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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