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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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