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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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