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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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