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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 (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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