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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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