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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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