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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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