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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors 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 courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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