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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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