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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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