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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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