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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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