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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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