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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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