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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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