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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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