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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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