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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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