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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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