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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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