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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers 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 MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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