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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing 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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