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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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