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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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