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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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