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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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