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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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