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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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