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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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