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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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