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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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