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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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