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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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