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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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