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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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