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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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