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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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