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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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