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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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