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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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