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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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