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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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