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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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