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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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