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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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