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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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