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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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