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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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