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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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