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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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