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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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