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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning enable people all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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