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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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