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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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