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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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