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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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