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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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