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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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