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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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