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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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