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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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