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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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