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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching 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 optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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