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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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