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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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