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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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