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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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