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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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