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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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