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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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