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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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