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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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