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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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