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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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