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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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