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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers 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 courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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