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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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