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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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