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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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