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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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