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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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