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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources