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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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