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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education