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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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