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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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