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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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