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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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