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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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