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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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