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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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