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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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