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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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