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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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