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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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