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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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