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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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