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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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