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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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