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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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