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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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