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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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