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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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