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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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