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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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