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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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