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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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