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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the major 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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