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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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