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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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