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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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