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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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