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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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