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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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