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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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