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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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