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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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