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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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