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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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