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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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