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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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