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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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