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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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