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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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