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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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