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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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