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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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