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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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