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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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