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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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