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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge 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 articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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