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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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