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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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