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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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