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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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