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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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