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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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