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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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