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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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