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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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