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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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