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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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