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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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