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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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