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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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