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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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