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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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