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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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