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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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