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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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