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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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