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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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