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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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