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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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