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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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