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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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