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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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