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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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