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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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