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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major 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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