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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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