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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key 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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