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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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