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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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