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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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