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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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