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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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