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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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