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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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