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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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