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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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