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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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