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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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