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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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