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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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