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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the 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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