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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning have empowered learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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