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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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