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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always 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 subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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