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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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