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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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