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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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