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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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