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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers 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 original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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