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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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