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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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