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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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