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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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