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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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