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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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