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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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