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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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