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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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