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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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