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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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