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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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