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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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