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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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