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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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