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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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