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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers 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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