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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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