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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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