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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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