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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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