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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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