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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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