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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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