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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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