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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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