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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different 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 educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education