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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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