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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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