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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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