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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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