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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure 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 original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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