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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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