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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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