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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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