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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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