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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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