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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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