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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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