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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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