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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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