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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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