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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? 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 deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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