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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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