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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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