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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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