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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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