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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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