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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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