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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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