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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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