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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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