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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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