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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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