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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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