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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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