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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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