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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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