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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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