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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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