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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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