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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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