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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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