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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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