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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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