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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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