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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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