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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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