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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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