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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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