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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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