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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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