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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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