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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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