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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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