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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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