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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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