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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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