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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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