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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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