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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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