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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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