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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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