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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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