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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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