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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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