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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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