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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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