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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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