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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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