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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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