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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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