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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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