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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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