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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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