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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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