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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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