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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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