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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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