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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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