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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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