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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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