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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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