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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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