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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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