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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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