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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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