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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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