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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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