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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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