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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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