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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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