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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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