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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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