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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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