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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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