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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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